Marion split a pair of games with Wichita Independent Friday in the HOA-CPL challenge in McPherson. The girls lost, 50-35, and the boys won, 59-49. Girls—The Marion girls suffered a 50-35 loss to Wichita Independent Friday in the HOA-CPL challenge in McPherson. The Warriors struggled to contain Lea Coccetella and Janell Douvier who together accounted for 35 of Independent’s points. […]

Tabor College students attending the opening academic convocation Aug. 25 were encouraged to consider the pros and cons of social media as they begin a new school year. Carisa Funk, winner of the Clarence R. Hiebert Excellence in Teaching Award this spring, challenged students to enjoy life in the moment. ?Are you actually present in your life, or do you […]

Emily Sechrist competed in the 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter races at the Shocker Pre-State Challenge Thursday at Wichita State University. Courtesy Photos by Dennis Boldt Grant Knoll and Emily Sechrist represented Hills?boro track and field at the Shocker Pre-State Chal?lenge, Thursday even?ing at Wichita State Univer?sity. Both seniors ran the 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter races. Sechrist competed in the Elite Division, finishing […]

Marion County may be walking a tightrope when it comes to replacing bridges on less-traveled roads this summer. Road and Bridge Director Randy Crawford told Marion County commissioners Mon?day that the state will allow $29,500 in engineering fees on eight county bridges designated by the state for rebuilding. Crawford said if the county doesn?t replace the bridges this year, the […]

This year certainly has been a blur, and I?m sure 2015 is going to bring many new amazing experiences and intrigue into my life. Without question, 2014 has been one of the most memorable years of my 30 years on Earth. The biggest reason was, back in April, Joel Klaassen entrusted this media company he and Don Ratzlaff built from […]